RN | Oncology Infusion | PRN Status

Logan Health Medical Center•Kalispell, MT

12h

About The Position

Join our dedicated infusion team delivering specialized care at Logan Health! Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for Oncology Infusion to support our patients through their treatment journey. Where you'll be working: This position will primarily be based out of our Hematology/Oncology Outpatient location in the Rock building at 350 Heritage Way in Kalispell, MT. You will also float to provide care at our hospital location within Logan Health Medical Center. What you'll be doing: This role involves direct patient care in our Oncology Infusion unit, focusing on administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive infusion therapies.

Requirements

Current Montana RN license or a multi state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required.
BSN degree preferred.
Completion of the ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification Course or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in similar position within a medical setting (eg, physician office, clinic, or hospital) preferred.
Experience in assigned area(s) preferred.
Possess knowledge of professional nursing theory, medical terminology and principles of professional nursing practice to administer and evaluate patient care.
Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR and/or BLS certification required as dictated by each practice/service line. Additional certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).
Understanding of the confidentiality laws that govern the provider-patient relationship, including but not limited to, HIPAA guidelines.
Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and instruments used in a medical office; simple routine clinical laboratory methods, universal blood and body fluid precautions.
Must have knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, established protocol for storing poisons, narcotics, acids, caustics, and flammable items; restriction imposed by various manage care carriers, various forms inherent to profession.
Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess considerable knowledge of the behavior and needs of patients.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Oncology Infusion preferred, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration.
Inpatient nursing experience preferred, but not required.
Have completed the ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification Course.

Responsibilities

Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other oncology-specific infusions.
Provide patient education and emotional support tailored to each stage of the treatment process.
Monitor and manage patient symptoms and infusion reactions, collaborating with the broader oncology care team.
Maintain accurate patient records and participate in treatment planning.
Develops, implements and coordinates individualized, goal directed nursing care to patients through the use of the nursing process as appropriate for RN’s as applicable to the assigned area(s).
Maintains nursing standards of care and responds to changing workloads and patient conditions by: remaining calm, making objective assessments, prioritizing, and asking for assistance as appropriate.
Transcribes and implements provider orders and treatments both verbal and written accurately and efficiently as noted by chart reviews and observation.
Consistently problem solves issues affecting patient care.
Exhibits a thorough practice of infection control procedures per policy and procedure as applicable to the assigned area(s).
Identifies, verbally evaluates, and reports identified reaction changes in the stated physical and mental conditions of patients.
Documents all encounters with patients seeking health advice according to organizational standards, while clearly demonstrating the nursing process.
Provides individual instruction and education to patients and families concerning health and medical needs per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).
Assesses and anticipates the needs of the patient, and coordinates the necessary interventions as defined by policy, procedure and the written/verbal orders of the provider as applicable to assigned area(s).
Consistently problem solves issues effecting patient care.
The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.